Tag: addiction

Is It Ever Safe To Take Opioids?

July 20, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Opioids

The interesting challenge about making a generalization as to whether people should or should not take opioid medications for pain management is that no two people are exactly alike. Many doctors are… Read More ›

4 Highly Addictive Drugs Prescribed By Doctors

July 17, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug addiction is a common problem which happens mostly to unsuspecting people. Without abusing their drugs, they become dependent upon them, building a tolerance and needing to consume increasing amounts… Read More ›

What Are The Signs I Need Treatment For My Drug And Alcohol Issues?

July 7, 2017 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction Treatment Addiction

There are almost 23 million people in America who need treatment for their drug and alcohol issues. Less than one percent will get the help that they need. Some don’t have… Read More ›

What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

July 6, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Addiction Alcoholism Dual Diagnosis

Addiction and alcoholism, or substance use disorder, is rarely a solitary issue. Some studies have found that as many as 60% of addicts have a co-occurring mental health disorder. A co-occurring… Read More ›

How Is Synthetic Marijuana Different From Regular Marijuana And Why Is It More Dangerous?

June 8, 2017 Avalon Malibu Marijuana Addiction QA

Called “legal weed” “synthetic weed” or more technically named “cannabinoid alternative” synthetic marijuana types have gained popularity as well as notoriety in recent years. Clusters of overdoses, isolated overdose events, and chronic addiction… Read More ›

6 Ways Your Life Is Affected When A Loved One Goes To Treatment

May 25, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health Addiction Recovery

Addiction and alcoholism are called “family” diseases because they affect everyone. Recovery is also a family affair, as everyone’s life has the chance to change. You’re Challenge With Your Own “Demons”: Facing addiction and alcoholism is about more than facing… Read More ›

Don’t Assume Emotional Responsibility In A Relationship With Narcissistic Personality Disorder

May 10, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Addiction

One of the key characteristics of narcissism is not taking responsibility for him or herself. Usually demonstrated through an inflated ego, the way someone with narcissism goes about this can differ. They might make a mistake and simply refuse to… Read More ›

What Does A Holistic Approach To Treatment Mean?

May 3, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Alternative Treatment Healthy Living QA

Mind, body, and spirit- this is the most simple definition of what approaching something from a holistic standpoint means. The holistic approach is being used to treat all areas of mental health, from addiction and alcoholism (substance use disorders) to… Read More ›

What Are The Facts About Anxiety?

April 20, 2017 Avalon Malibu Addiction QA Mental Health

Anxiety is different from stress. Living with anxiety means living with a mental health condition in which you experience the burden of a persistently overwhelming sense of worrying. Stress can cause anxiety and vice versa. Meeting the symptoms of a… Read More ›